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About the Game X4: Cradle of Humanity , the second big expansion for X4: Foundations , brings the X series back to Earth. While significantly increasing the size of the game's universe with new sectors, the expansion also welcomes two Terran factions to X4: Foundations , along with their economy, ships, weapons and stations.
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376 reviews
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- Developer:
- Egosoft
- Release date:
- 16 March 2021
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- Recent Steam reviews:
- Not specified
- All Steam reviews:
- Very Positive (376)
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About the Game
X4: Cradle of Humanity, the second big expansion for X4: Foundations, brings the X series back to Earth. While significantly increasing the size of the game's universe with new sectors, the expansion also welcomes two Terran factions to X4: Foundations, along with their economy, ships, weapons and stations. New game-starts introduce the identity and political stance of the Terran factions, as well as give an alternative perspective on existing story developments in X4: Foundations.
X4: Cradle of Humanity also sheds a light on what has happened to Earth in the decades since the jump-gate shutdown. Furthermore, a certain pirate faction that is well known to fans of the series is making a dramatic comeback.
X4: Cradle of Humanity is accompanied by the biggest free update to X4: Foundations yet. Update 4.0 further enhances X4: Foundations in a number of ways, including major new gameplay features (e.g. a new terraforming feature) and wide-ranging visual improvements (e.g. volumetric fog).
Main Features:
- Big expansion of the X4: Foundations universe with new sectors
- Return of Terran factions with economy, ships, weapons and stations
- Thrilling new story missions and adventures to experience
- New game-starts that allow new perspectives on the X4: Foundations story
- Introducing a new terraforming gameplay feature, evolving the endgame
- Visual improvements such as volumetric fog, making the X universe look better than ever
Recommended system requirements
minimum*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *:
- Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit)
- Processor:
- Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- Nvidia GTX 780/970 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required)
- Storage:
- 15 GB available space
recommended*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor:
- Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent
- Memory:
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- Nvidia GTX 1070 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required)
- Storage:
- 20 GB available space
User reviews
Thyrork
Recommended | 20 Apr 2025
I want to do a set of quickfire reviews for the DLC's of X4; Cradle of Humanity is a curious and highly recommended DLC. As the protectorate uses their own economy it can be a bridge for a new player to wrap their heads
Helpful: 27
simplex409
Recommended | 13 Apr 2025
This may be a controversial opinion, but I'd list this as the weakest of the three major expansions. The Terran ships are very powerful. The stations pretty much run on hopeful-thinking without any of that
Helpful: 10
PapaOscar
Recommended | 24 Aug 2025
This and the split DLC are must haves. The Terran sectors are based on Sol. So you will feel at home. Their ship aesthetics are beautiful, and functional. They provide endless fun against the Xenon and Yaki as well,
Helpful: 9
EatingDirt
Recommended | 12 Jul 2025
I think it's fine. My personal least favorite out of the 3 major faction DLC (My tier list is Split Vendetta>Kingdom's End>Cradle). Adds a cool little storyline with the Xenon that comes with consequences. Expands gate
Helpful: 1
Ozone
Recommended | 31 Jan 2026
I didn't use the Terran Cadet start; for context, I began the journey as a mercenary for the Terrans. The scenario itself is interesting; I won't spoil it; but there are various missions which lead to nice discoveries,
Helpful: 4
Kadesch
Recommended | 23 Nov 2025
Probably the video game dlc with my most play time. The atmosphere and music in the terran sectors is on the point. Getting a bunch of new secotors, new ships to fly, two interesting story arcs and an own market/terran
Helpful: 1